We knew this place would be good the moment we walked in and there were counter seats along the…read morewall and a bar with additional seating upstairs. The Birra quesadillas were perfectly crispy and cheesy on the outside and delicious and packed with flavour on the inside especially dipped in the consume. We had an al pastor taco as well which in hindsight I should've put salsa on because it was a bit dry but the quality of the corn tortilla was chefs kiss. It was quiet enough to have a conversation. We didn't go upstairs but the seating we sat on was fine for a quick bite! We'll be back for sure

Very good Mexican restaurant on Calle Loíza. Service was quick and nice. The mezcalita and tacos…read morewere very good. I had the Al pastor, cochinita pibil, and barbacoa tacos. Street parking only.

My wife and I were in Puerto Rico for a week and I had heard of El Vagon on Yelp and it was about a…read moremile walk from our hotel. The waitress was nice, but really didn't speak English, so I ordered a Corona and ceviche tacos. The food was brought out quickly in this open air patio and the tacos were perfect. Sweet, yet with a pickled tang. Good stuff. If you are in for a walk for some reasonable food and beer, I would go here off the main strip of San Juan!

This place is kinda spartan, first-come, outside , but mostly under a covering, tables. It is among…read morefast food restaurant chains in this hood, but this is an interesting original. We waved as we walked in to a waiter, pointed to a seemingly available picnic table, and he waved that we were good to go, so we sat right away, at 7:45p...after that more tables opened up. Drinks: 1. Pina colada - no bueno...like a coconut ice, not pina colada. 2. Passion fruit juice with fresh mint - delicious! 3. Cherry juice drink with alcohol - wife liked it, and I thought it was good. Appetizers: 1. Beef empanadas- I thought the crust overpowered the meat and onion, but daughter and wife loved it. 2. Nachos - terrible. Chips were stale and cheese/beans covering was bare, but then they gave us additional refried beans in a little cup, and straight I thought the refried beans were delicious. 3. Baha fish tacos - phenomenal!!! Entrees: 1 Chicken fajitas: disappointing. The spicing was off, on the chicken, and the guacamole was mostly sour cream. 2. Steak fajitas: very good and way better than the chicken Service was quick and the staff knew their stuff, but it took a long time to get the bill because other tables came in.

Awesome food, even better service. Cane back twice in 3 days. Carlos is amazing! Ceviche, Shrimp…read moreCocktail, Guac with Chicharrones is the way to go!

Great spot for dinner. We were looking for a change of pace for dinner while in San Juan for a…read moreholiday weekend and decided to stop in for dinner. The server was accommodating and got us a seat for our party of 4 very quickly. I believe it was a one man show that night and he was running between all the tables, but was very efficient and had a great attitude which made any waiting we might've had to do worth while. The inside was clean and had a good vibe with nice music playing. Our table shared as an appetizer the green chile ceviche, which was very good and could itself be enough for a main meal for two people. My wife got the quesa-birria tacos and I got the governor shrimp tacos. All were great meal choices, the tacos were stuffed with meat and very filling. A great spot for people looking for some tasty Mexican food in San Juan.

We had eaten here before and had fond memories of the pork belly tacos so on our second trip to San…read moreJuan, we had to try the tacos again! We sat outside in a cozy alleyway, fairly quiet on a Friday night which was appreciated. Service was great throughout- attentive and friendly. We ordered the steak burrito and the pork belly tacos. The steak burrito was good with large pieces of steak and a good amount of cilantro - very flavorful. The pork belly tacos were full of sticky caramelized pork belly and topped with a yummy cabbage slaw. The tortillas also held up very well! Overall, delicious and would recommend!

We had an amazing meal at La Madre! We ordered the chicken tacos, chicken broth soup, chicken and…read moreshrimp fajitas, cheese quesadilla, fresh watermelon juice, and a watermelon margarita. Every single dish was excellent, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was vibrant and welcoming. If you're looking for great Mexican food in Old San Juan, La Madre is definitely worth a visit.

Walking down Calle Loiza and we popped into Panucho's for dinner…read more We split the largest bowl of ceviche I've ever had as an appetizer. Very tasty. Then followed it with an order of shredded lamb tacos. Great food. Great service. Huge portions. We simply could not eat the third taco. Service was very good -- as it has been almost everywhere we've eaten in PR. Seriously.

The tacos are surprisingly good and on point…read more Grilled Grouper (Mero) with Cole slaw, crema Mexicana and their in house smoky chipotle salsa hit the spot - at $13.99 even better washed down with an ice cold Medalla Light ($4). I would come back to try the salmon tacos next time..... Friendly and attentive bilingual (Eng/Spanish) service.

My Husband and I are in Puerto Rico to celebrate our 40th anniversary…read more Besides Puerto Rican food we decided to try TomatePR because we love Mexican and the reviews were great. We were married in Zihuataneho Mexico, were spoiled with good Mexican food living in Chicago, and find after moving outside Nashville, we have craved better Mexican food, so we came here. Gina came to our table to make sure all was OK with wait staff, and food we were eating. Well, it was MORE than OK! Food was wonderful, made fresh, and all questions and requests were answered. She did make us feel like "old friends", and after a long incredible dinner, she offed us 2 tequila shots, and played our "special married song" for our special anniversary. We both had tears in our eyes as that was so special. She took photos for Facebook (but we do not belong) so we are hoping she texts them to my husband who gave her our number. Thank you Gina, all the people who took care of us. Please go there for an excellent meal, margaritas, and the best service. We are going to try to go back before this vacation ends. G&B

Went to this place our last night in Puerto Rico. Our meals were delicious and tastier than…read moretaquerias I'm used to in the states. The atmosphere was great and the vibe was Mexican Puerto Rican style.

Hillary was our server, we came here for a late night snack while we were on our trip staying at…read morethe Marriott stallarios down the street. We got the mini nacho special. It was soooo filling and delicious! Happy we went here. It was a cute vibe too

Amazing service, delicious food. So good we went twice!…read more Birria tacos are a must. So well seasoned, the meat was juicy and tender. The margarita selection is fantastic. Our server recommended the seasonal pumpkin one, and I was skeptical but it was perfect. They make all their drink syrups in house, so it was the perfect amount of pumpkin but not sweet. Quick walk from the Marriott

This restaurant is a most! First of all very happy of the way they are handling the sanitizing of…read morethe space, employees and customers. The place is full of plants and accommodation it is set per COVID protocol. There's an outside area which looked nice, but I did not eat there, I ate inside. We had the Paloma which was very tasteful and refreshing, a friend had the Tacos al Pastor and he reported was super yummy, we ordered the melted plain cheese as an appetizer and no regrets! I had the portobello tacos as my fish and it was exquisite. Service was super fast and very attentive, food took minutes to get to our table and the place was busy. Definitely recommend this place, and 100% coming back! IG: @notyourtypicalcub www.notyourtypicalblog.com

El axolote is located in one of the most beautiful neighborhoods surrounded by color murals and…read moreartwork. We were craving some street style tacos and saw the great reviews from my fellow yelpers! We enjoyed the shredded tinga tacos and the carne asada. I preferred the carne asada over the shredded tinga tacos. The queso was pretty good but probably would have been worth it to add the chorizo for a little extra flavor. The chips were a little thicker than I prefer, but definitely hand made in the restaurant. The service was great, all of the employees were so nice and we got our drinks and food quickly! Seating is indoor and outdoor. This restaurant would be good for larger groups as they have some larger tables. We will be back! There was plenty of street parking, but no dedicated parking lot.

O M G Yes that's…read morehow this review starts! Lol amazing food. Our hotel did not have room service so we opted for Uber eats and let me tell you!! This food was soooooo good! They delivered fast each time we had it 2 nights in a row. If you are visiting PR and are wanting authentic tacos and burritos - look no further! The flavor was truly like no other. I don't even look at burritos in America the same. The sauces were hand made everything was made to order. Without needing to repeat myself for a 3rd time - this is where you want to go if you are in the mood for tacos and or burritos! Lol Not too sure of the ambiance as I did not visit the actual store so the environment could not be predicted BUT I'm sure of the appearance and display of the food presentation it too had to be top notch. Very clean and classy. Definitely going back when I can. Hope they can bring this to the states (yes I know they are apart of us) would love to see this restaurant as a chain locally!

This place is just takeout for now but it's one of my favorite Mexican spots in the metro area…read more Everything is super flavorful and decently priced. Highly recommend everything on this menu

We came here for a late lunch on a Thursday. There were 9 of us (including two small children), and…read moreit was between the lunch and dinner hours so it was not busy. We were brought chips and salsa to munch on while we perused the menu. The chips were stale and definitely not fresh. I liked the salsa, but just a heads up that it's a bit spicy. The food was great other than this. Three of our party had the Tri-Juana which was a taco, burrito, and enchilada. I was told the taco shell was stale, but it was otherwise good. Three of our party had soup (I didn't get any pictures), and they said it was really good. I had the Chicken Enchiladas with Mole Poblano sauce. I thought this was incredible. The flavor was rich, and the shredded chicken was cooked just right. It came with rice and refried beans which were also delicious. Most of us had margaritas as well. Their margarita menu is huge. I had the Caribbean Rita was refreshing and hit the spot perfectly. I would definitely have this one again. The reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 was because even though our server was very friendly, the service was incredibly slow. We'd been there for 30 minutes before we even ordered our drinks and food. Our server was visibly busy managing many other tables. I imagine the other servers had been cut due to the time of day, but it was frustrating. (That and the stale chips). The ambiance was nice, and the location right inside the mall, close to the airport, was ideal. I would definitely go back, but I would want to try another time of day to see if the negative factors from today would be better.

Unfortunately, this place was a disappointment. The service was very slow, although our waitress…read morewas genuinely nice, helpful, and did her best. The food itself wasn't very good. The fajitas tasted like they were made with cheaper quality ingredients, and the guacamole seemed like the premade or frozen kind rather than fresh. There was also a very loud live band, which made it difficult to enjoy the meal. The guitar amp kept scratching and cutting in and out, making the atmosphere even more unpleasant. Between the slow service, food, and loud music, I wouldn't recommend this place